Part of this attitude is conveyed through the members' outrageous attire. Fans themselves have begun to dress for the occasion of a FinkFankFunk concert, and Scammon asserts that this proves the band is succeeding in its goals. Audience members have even begun to bring props to gigs, as was demonstrated by the use of hula-hoops at that night's performance. The group mainly performs covers and cites influences such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone, Tower of Power, Parliament and Kool and the Gang. FinkFankFunk arose from failed attempts at a Dixieland trio two years ago and has since gone through several changes in musicians and instruments to reach its current state.

The band now showcases a powerful brass section of Daniel Rhodes '01 on trumpet and Eric Rosenbaum '01 on trombone; a groovy sax section of Alec Spiegelman '03 on alto, Alexander Scammon on baritone and Jake Fleming '01 on tenor; Ari Appel '02 on guitar; Mike Large '01 on keyboard and the band's only off campus member, Brett Rautenberg, on drums.

Despite the immensity of this band, practically all musicians have a chance to demonstrate their individual talents in solos, from which Scammon says "new material grows." FinkFankFunk has definite plans of recording in the near future, after which their music will become available to a much larger public.

As evidenced by their performance, FinkFankFunk's talent is impressive and their appeal just as great. With the final chord of the evening played right at midnight, FinkFankFunk concluded the benefit concert of close to three hours of funk. Satisfied audience members filed out, asking, "When can we do that again?"

Judging by the eagerness of the evening's performers to satisfy their audience, there will be more funk in the future.